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Youth Are Awesome, commonly referred to as YAA, is a blog written by youth for youth. YAA provides the youth of Calgary a place to amplify their voices and perspectives on what is happening around them. Youth Are Awesome is a program of Youth Central.

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Yearly Archives: 2015

Get ready for Otafest 2015!

{Original Image} For the past two years, Youth Are Awesome members have been prancing around Otafest and soaking in the otaku-friendly vibes of the Otafest...

MRU’s Artio Choir Review: Soteria – the Spirit of Persistence

SOTERIA deliverance, preservation; in an ethical sense, that which concludes to the soul's safety or salvation. Produced by Mount Royal University's Artio Choir, Soteria: The Spirit of...

Review: Mask of Magnaminty by LUSH

If you have been with me for a while now, you might have asked yourself, "Why hasn't Ailin posted a review of any LUSH...

What is Karma Toast?

(Original Image) No, it's not a piece of bread made with the power of karma. Though that would probably be warm, crispy deliciousness, that is not...

Motivation 101- Overcoming Failure

I have been through it, you have been through it, we all have been though it. It is something we dread the most -...

Notre Dame hosts their own Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental health shouldn't be a topic only talked about in the safety of the shadows in a dark alley. It's a big topic and sadly...

Why do an exchange program?

Earlier this month, Arts & Culture editor Hui Wen and I had the incredible opportunity to spend 10 days living in Denmark as part...

Bored? Series to Watch

I recently only discovered the TV series world about this time last year in grade 9. Now in grade 10, taking advanced programs and...

I Hope this Shocks You: An original poem

Genocide: The systematic extermination of an entire nation. See: Holocaust Nation: A group that comes together due to common goal/identity e.g. linguistic nation, cultural nation,...

Youth of YYC: Chantelle, 14

"Fitness, in my eyes, is a way of release; an outlet. There's no better feeling than the sense of accomplishment after finishing up a...

How to have the Perfect movie night!!

Since Summer is coming up, we will be saying the most famous words everyone says during the summer which is 'I'm bored.' So to...

The best lightsaber duels

My first memories of Star Wars consist of quality lightsaber battles with my brother—he used a maple leaf umbrella, whilst mine was adorned with...

Monthly music favourites: April 2015

{Source} April, for me, has so far been the most hectic month of the year. With more homework & tests than I could have imagined,...

Blogger of the Month, May 2015: Kandace Peroramas

Last Sunday I had the pleasure to meet May's blogger of the month, Kandance Peroramas, to discuss topics ranging from writing to music. Though...

What to see in YYC: Weekend Preview – May 1-3, 2015

Get involved with the community of Calgary this weekend with these extraordinary events! West Coast Swing at the Haysboro Community Centre West Coast Swing is...

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